Stony Brook University
SUNY Stony Brook State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, New York 11794-0701
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
Stony Brook University is a public institution in Stony Brook with particular strength in biology and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1410, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 17.4K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
78% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,502 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,430.
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Stony Brook University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1410
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
125
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (212)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
- •89% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Established almost a decade after the creation of New York's public higher education system, the institution was envisioned as a college for the preparation of secondary school teachers.
- •Olson was appointed as the first dean of the institution and was instrumental in the recruitment of faculty staff and planning of the later Stony Brook campus.
- •SUCOLI opened with an inaugural class of 148 students, on the grounds of the William Robertson Coe Planting Fields estate.
- •These first students were admitted on a tuition-free basis.
- •1961 was a year of firsts as 30 students were conferred degrees in the first commencement and the university was appointed its first president, John Francis Lee.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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